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P26 HYA

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

54,680 mi
Last recorded54,680 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 HYA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,680 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 54,676 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WING AREA . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MOUNT AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting LEAF SPRING MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,678 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 54,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,676 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 54,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER AREA . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,676 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 54,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing.

Spare tyre defective Soft and below limit. ()

Various front suspension balljoint boots perished.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 54,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn and spring fouling bracket. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens damaged and showing white light. (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Heavily perished and split but currently no metal to metal contact. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing.

Reverse lamp lens damaged.

Spare tyre defective Soft and below limit. ()

Various front suspension balljoint boots perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Noisy rear brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,676 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Both rear lamp lenses are damaged but showing the correct coloured light.

Front suspension balljoint boots perished.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 54,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Both rear bump stops missing.

Both rear lamp lenses are damaged but showing the correct coloured light.

Front suspension balljoint boots perished.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside sill corroded and holed but outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,676 miles

Front Pads look low (n/s inner )

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Three (3.6.B.2c)

Some play in shackle pin bushes.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,676 miles

Front Pads look low (n/s inner )

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Three (3.6.B.2c)

Some play in shackle pin bushes.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,676 miles

Both rear light lenses damaged.

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear light lenses damaged.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,676 miles

Front ball joint boots perrished on both sides.

Nearside reversing lamp lens damaged.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing.

Rear shackle and anchor bushes heavily deteriorated on both sides.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,676 miles

Front ball joint boots perrished on both sides.

Nearside reversing lamp lens damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing.

Rear shackle and anchor bushes heavily deteriorated on both sides.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,676 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,676 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,671 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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P26 HYA is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P26 HYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P26 HYA is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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